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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the spare tire from the tire hoist.
  2. Remove the retaining bolt from the hoist.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Bolt From Hoist
    G01686527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the pin and the retainer clip from the hoist and the shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Pin & Retainer Clip From Hoist & Shaft
    G01686528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the spare tire shaft and guide from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Spare Tire Shaft & Guide
    G01686529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hoist from the crossmember.
    Fig 4: Removing Hoist From Crossmember
    G01686530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.